Nishide Tea Factory

#0800.K6 Nishide: Imperial Ceremonial Grade, Heritage Uji Matcha Hatsu Mukashi, Stone mill ground 40g 宇治抹茶初昔

Sourced from the Nishide Tea Factory in Uji, Kyoto, this ceremonial-grade matcha represents a blend of heritage craftsmanship and thoughtful modernization, with tencha leaves shaded under contemporary canopy techniques for forty days before being ground by traditional stone mill. The extended shading period develops a distinctly savory umami character with subtle depth, making it an excellent choice for traditional matcha ceremonies and contemplative tea practice. Nishide-san's meticulous leaf selection and refinement process ensures a powder of exceptional uniformity and vibrant colour, delivering the complex, refined flavour expected of true ceremonial matcha. This Heritage Grade offering connects centuries of Uji matcha tradition—the Nishide family has been refining tea leaves for over 140 years—with the precision techniques of contemporary production.